Dogs and Goddesses

Dogs and Goddesses
Author: Jennifer Crusie
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2009-02-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1429991267

From a trio of New York Times–bestselling authors, a “quirky charmer . . . an enjoyable paranormal romp that’s definitely not just for dog lovers” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) Abby has just arrived in Summerville, Ohio, with her placid Newfoundland, Bowser. She’s reluctantly inherited her grandmother’s coffee shop, but it’s not long before she’s brewing up trouble in the form of magical baked goods and steaming up her life with an exasperating college professor. And then there’s Daisy, a coder, and her hyperactive Jack Russell, Bailey. Her tightly wound world spins out of control when she discovers the chaos within and meets a mysterious dog trainer whose teaching style is definitely hands-on. Finally there’s Shar, professor of ancient history at Summerville College, who wakes up one morning to find her neurotic dachshund, Wolfie, snarling at an implacable god sitting at her kitchen table, the first thing in her life she hasn’t been able to footnote. What on earth is going on in this unearthly little town? It’s up to Abby, Daisy, and Shar to find out before an ancient goddess takes over Southern Ohio, and they all end up in the apocalyptic doghouse . . . “Equal measures of sexy romance, captivating characters, and clever writing . . . [a] rich cast of quirky secondary characters (including one of the best villainesses ever written) . . . Dogs and Goddesses is absolutely sublime.” —Booklist (starred review)

Dog's First Baby

Dog's First Baby
Author: Natalie Nelson
Publisher: Quirk Books
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683692802

I am a dog. Are you a dog? Welcoming a new baby to the family isn’t always easy. When his humans bring home someone new, Dog is determined to sniff out the truth. Is this arrival another dog, or something else? As Dog investigates, he might just find a new friend in this loud, silly creature. With Dog’s First Baby, Natalie Nelson captures the wonder and humor of a new baby through a dog’s eyes. Sure to delight kids and dog parents alike, this playful and heartwarming board book promises to be a repeat read-aloud.

Game Usability

Game Usability
Author: Katherine Isbister
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 453
Release: 2022-03-13
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1000523489

This book introduces the basics in game usability and overall game UX mindset and techniques, as well as looking at current industry best practices and trends. Fully updated for its second edition, it includes practical advice on how to include usability in already tight development timelines, and how to advocate for UX and communicate results to higher-ups effectively. The book begins with an introduction to UX strategy considerations for games, and to UX design, before moving on to cover core user research and usability techniques as well as how to fit UX practices into the business process. It provides considerations of player differences and offers strategies for inclusion as well as chapters that give platform and context specific advice. With a wealth of new interviews with industry leaders and contributions from the very best in game UX, the book also includes brand new chapters on: Accessibility Mobile Game Usability Data Science Virtual and Augmented Reality Esports This book will be vital reading for all professional game developers and game UX advocates, as well as those students aspiring to work in game development and game UX.

Cat's First Baby

Cat's First Baby
Author: Natalie Nelson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683692934

I am a cat. Are you a cat? Cat is curious. There's a new addition to the family, but who exactly is this small being? This new arrival doesn’t meow like a cat, or smell like a cat, or even have a tail like a cat. As Cat investigates, he might just come to appreciate this loud, silly family member. After all, they both enjoy a good catnap. In Cat's First Baby, the feline companion to Dog's First Baby, Natalie Nelson captures the wonder and humor of a new family member through a cat's eyes. Sure to delight kids and cat parents alike, this board book promises to be a repeat read-aloud.

My Dad Is a Superhero! (DC Superman)

My Dad Is a Superhero! (DC Superman)
Author: Dennis R. Shealy
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593305426

Celebrate superhero dads this Father's Day with this extra cute version of Superman™ in this sturdy board book! What makes your dad a superhero? My dad is the best at saving the day; he reminds me of Superman in every way! Superman has never been more adorable than in this sturdy board book that's the perfect way for babies and toddlers to celebrate Father's Day! Great for DC fans of all ages, from the youngest readers to parental figures of all kinds, this board book features fun and delightful art of the DC Super Heroes. Look out for these other fun board books: My Mom Is a Superhero! (DC Wonder Woman) 9780593305409 My Little Super Hero Word Book (DC Justice League) 9780593122426 Christmas Heroes! (DC Justice League) 9780593178461 Super Hero Halloween! (DC Justice League) 9780593379318 Super Hero Valentine! (DC Justice League) 9780593379790

100 Years of Oil

100 Years of Oil
Author: The Calgary Herald
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2014-09-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 0969368879

This book celebrates the 100th anniversary of the discovery of oil in Alberta; a discovery that changed the fortunes of the province and of Canada forever.

Girls Resist!

Girls Resist!
Author: KaeLyn Rich
Publisher: Quirk Books
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2018-08-07
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1683690605

An activism handbook for teen girls ready to fight for change, social justice, and equality. Take on the world and make some serious change with this handbook to everything activism, social justice, and resistance. With in-depth guides to everything from picking a cause, planning a protest, and raising money to running dispute-free meetings, promoting awareness on social media, and being an effective ally, Girls Resist! will show you how to go from “mad as heck about the way the world is going” to “effective leader who gets stuff done.” Veteran feminist organizer KaeLyn Rich shares tons of expertise that’ll inspire you as much as it teaches you the ropes. Plus, quotes and tips from fellow teen girl activists show how they stood up for change in their communities. Grab this handbook to crush inequality, start a revolution, and resist!

Woodcarving Illustrated

Woodcarving Illustrated
Author: Roger Schroeder
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1983
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780811722711

A good illustration is worth a thousand wood chips! Here at last is a woodcarving book that lays the projects out chip-by-chip, with drawing-after-drawing to teach the craft in the most accurate way possible. With this book beginners don't have to guess how to position the knife or where to chip away. Clearly, explicitly, taking an many drawings as necessary - sometimes up to 50 for one project - the authors guide you through each project to the completion of handsome, useful, realistic finished pieces. The ten projects are actually ten lessons for building skill in carving techniques and developing confidence and proficiency in this age-old craft.

Why the Ramones Matter

Why the Ramones Matter
Author: Donna Gaines
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1477318712

The central experience of the Ramones and their music is of being an outsider, an outcast, a person who’s somehow defective, and the revolt against shame and self-loathing. The fans, argues Donna Gaines, got it right away, from their own experience of alienation at home, at school, on the streets, and from themselves. This sense of estrangement and marginality permeates everything the Ramones still offer us as artists, and as people. Why the Ramones Matter compellingly makes the case that the Ramones gave us everything; they saved rock and roll, modeled DIY ethics, and addressed our deepest collective traumas, from the personal to the historical.

Everyone Can Learn Origami

Everyone Can Learn Origami
Author: Peter Saydak
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-11-18
Genre: Origami
ISBN: 9781978356894

The ultimate book for beginners who want to learn origami! In this book you'll learn all the basic folds and techniques through incredibly detailed sets of diagrams and written instructions. After learning the basics you'll find easy to follow instructions showing how to fold 77 traditional origami models including animals, flowers, insects, boxes and much more. By working through this book and folding the different models you'll practice all the different folds and techniques, improving your skills and folding progressively more complex origami. When you reach the end you'll know everything you need to become an origami master! Please note, this book is not for you if you're already an origami expert. If you know how to fold the traditional origami frog from a frog base then you probably already know everything this book can teach you.